Reliability Summary

Best engine 4B11 — 84/100 BUY
Worst engine 4B12 — 80/100 BUY
Average reliability 82/100

Engine Comparison

Engine Reliability Score Verdict Known Issues
4B11
2.0L NA I4
84/100 BUY Accessory drive belt detachment — tensioner and pulley recalls +2
4B12
2.4L MIVEC I4
80/100 BUY Accessory drive belt detachment — tensioner and pulley recalls +1

Engines in this model

Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Accessory drive belt detachment — tensioner and pulley recalls 4B11 moderate 70,000 km – 80,000 km
Crankshaft front seal oil leak 4B11 minor 100,000 km – 140,000 km
Timing chain stretch and MIVEC sprocket wear — high mileage 4B11 minor 150,000 km – 200,000 km
Accessory drive belt detachment — tensioner and pulley recalls 4B12 moderate —
Timing chain stretch and MIVEC sprocket wear — high mileage 4B12 minor 150,000 km

FAQ

Is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV reliable?

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 80/100 (BUY) to 84/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 82/100.

Which Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV engine is most reliable?

The 4B11 is the most reliable engine in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, scoring 84/100 (BUY).

What problems does the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV have?

Across all engine variants, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has 5 known issues. The most common are related to Accessory drive belt detachment — tensioner and pulley recalls, Crankshaft front seal oil leak, Timing chain stretch and MIVEC sprocket wear — high mileage.